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Hoops Central: #15/16 Lady Vols vs. Auburn
No. 15/16 Tennessee (17-6, 4-6 SEC) begins a three-game home stand with a 6:30 p.m ET tussle with Auburn (12-12, 3-8 SEC) on Thursday at Food City Center in UT’s annual Play4Kay game. The Lady Vols will don white uniforms trimmed in pink to bring attention to the fight against breast cancer and all cancers…… MORE

Snead & Behnke Tabbed to NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List
DALLAS – A pair of Tennessee pitchers were named to the 2025 NCBWA Stopper of the Year Preseason Watch List which was announced on Wednesday afternoon. Juniors Nate Snead and Andrew Behnke both earned spots on the preseason watch list for the award, which is presented annually to the nation’s top relief pitcher. Snead adds to an impressive list of…… MORE

#5/4 Vols Fall Short, 75-64, at #15/18 Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Trailing No. 15/18 Kentucky by nine in the final minute of the first half and by seven with under 14 minutes to play, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team roared back to take a three-point lead, but could not hold on down the stretch in a 75-64 setback. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler, who…… MORE

HUNTER Set to Premiere on Thursday, Feb. 13
The Media Center, in association with Tennessee Athletics, is excited to announce the release of a special project by Land Grant Films and the UT School of Journalism and Media that details the story of Tennessee baseball outfielder Hunter Ensley. HUNTER follows Ensley’s journey from his humble beginnings in Alaska and small-town West Tennessee to the bright…… MORE

#6/4 LSU Edges #19/17 Lady Vols in Baton Rouge, 82-77
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | February 09, 2025 BATON ROUGE, La. – Playing its fourth contest in a five-game span against top-five ranked teams, No. 19/17 Tennessee went toe-to-toe with No. 6/4 LSU and grabbed a fourth-quarter lead before the Tigers prevailed, 82-77, in front of 11,154 at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on Sunday afternoon. The…… MORE

#6 Tennessee Caps Opening Weekend with 8-3 Victory over Pittsburgh
Game Recap: Softball | February 09, 2025 CLEARWATER, Fla. – The sixth-ranked Lady Vols capped their opening weekend with an 8-3 victory over Pittsburgh on Sunday at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Tennessee played six games in the NFCA Leadoff Classic, finishing with a 5-1 record to kick off the 2025 campaign. Dominating both in the circle…… MORE

#4 Vols Cruise to 70-52 Victory at Oklahoma
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | February 08, 2025 NORMAN, Okla. – The University of Tennessee used a scintillating first-half shooting performance to claim a commanding lead in the opening minutes and never looked back, en route to a thorough 70-52 triumph Saturday afternoon at Oklahoma. Fourth-ranked Tennessee (20-4, 7-4 SEC) made 15 of its initial 17 field…… MORE

#6 Tennessee Posts Two More Run-Rule Victories Saturday at the NFCA Leadoff Classic
Game Recap: Softball | February 09, 2025 CLEARWATER, Fla. – No. 6 Tennessee posted two more run-rule victories Saturday at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, defeating Notre Dame 10-2 and No. 21 Northwestern 12-1 at the Eddie C. Moore Complex. Freshman Saviya Morgan starred in both games, going 4-for-5 with four runs scored and three RBIs. Against Notre Dame, the…… MORE

Curley Named to Golden Spikes Award Preseason Watch List
CARY, N.C. – Tennessee sophomore infielder Dean Curley was one of 55 players named to the preseason watch list for the 2025 Golden Spikes Award presented by Chinook Seedery, USA Baseball announced on Friday. Widely considered the most prestigious award in amateur baseball, the preseason watch list includes players across the high school and collegiate levels. The Golden…… MORE

Erin Nuwer Makes History in Tennessee Debut; Sage Mardjetko Shines in First Start
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Freshman pitcher Erin Nuwer and sophomore pitcher Sage Mardjetko delivered dominant performances in their first starts as Lady Vols Friday at the NFCA Leadoff Classic, leading Tennessee to a pair of run-rule victories over Bethune-Cookman and Iowa. Nuwer, making her first career start, fired a five-inning no-hitter against Bethune-Cookman in a 10-0 win. The East Aurora, New York,…… MORE

#6 Tennessee Falls to #19 Nebraska in Season Opener
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Despite a strong 11-strikeout performance by junior pitcher Karlyn Pickens, the sixth-ranked Lady Vols fell to No. 19 Nebraska, 7-1, in Thursday’s season opener at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida. Tennessee (0-1) managed five hits off Nebraska pitcher Jordy Bahl and scored the game’s opening run in the bottom of the fourth.…… MORE

#4 Vols Ride Hot Shooting to 85-81 Win over #15/16 Missouri
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Facing an 11-point deficit early in the second half, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dominated the final 19 minutes to defeat No. 15/16 Missouri, 85-81, Wednesday night in front of 20,002 fans at Food City Center. Fourth-ranked Tennessee (19-4, 6-4 SEC) shot 10-of-15 from 3-point range in the triumph, its fourth…… MORE

Vols Picked Second in SEC Preseason Coaches Poll, Have League Best Six Players on Preseason All-Conference Teams
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The defending national champion Tennessee Volunteers were picked to finish second in the 2025 SEC Baseball Preseason Coaches Poll and had six players named to the Preseason All-SEC teams, which were announced by the league on Wednesday. Tennessee and preseason favorite Texas A&M both had six players tabbed to the preseason all-conference teams,…… MORE

Vols Earn Consensus Top-Five Ranking Entering 2025 Season
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After claiming the program’s first national championship last season, Tennessee will start its title defense as a consensus top five team in 2025. The final major preseason poll was released on Tuesday as the 2025 campaign is slated to begin in nine days when the Volunteers host Hofstra for a three-game series at…… MORE

Lanier Tabbed to Jerry West Award Midseason Top 10 Watch List
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Chaz Lanier is a designee for the Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Midseason Top 10 Watch List, as announced Tuesday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Jerry West Award, named after the late Class of 1980 Hall of Famer and 1959 NCAA…… MORE

Lanier, Zeigler Named to USBWA Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Two University of Tennessee men’s basketball players are among the choices for the Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier and senior guard Zakai Zeigler are both on the 50-name list, as revealed Monday afternoon by the United States Basketball Writers Association (USBWA). The complete list of selections can be found HERE on the USBWA website.…… MORE

Zeigler again on Bob Cousy Award Midseason Top 10 Watch List
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – University of Tennessee men’s basketball standout Zakai Zeigler is among the selections for the Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Midseason Top 10 Watch List, as revealed Monday afternoon by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The annual Bob Cousy Award, named after the Class of 1971 Hall of Famer and former Boston…… MORE

Shorthanded #8 Vols Knock off #5/6 Florida, 64-44
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Down two starters and playing with just seven scholarship competitors, the University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned in a dominant performance Saturday afternoon, toppling No. 5/6 Florida, 64-44. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler (right knee) and senior forward Igor Miličić Jr. (illness) both missed the contest for eighth-ranked Tennessee (18-4, 5-4 SEC), but their teammates…… MORE

Tennessee Athletics Announces Upcoming Renovations to Food City Center
Tennessee Athletics is dedicated to enhancing the fan experience, and Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White has announced several new upgrades coming to Food City Center for the 2025-26 basketball season. “We are incredibly proud to have the best fan base in all of sports, and we will always put their experience first. We are…… MORE

#8 Vols Fall to #12 Kentucky, 78-73
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a 78-73 result Tuesday night to No. 12 Kentucky in front of a sold-out, over-capacity crowd of 22,272 at Food City Center. Eighth-ranked Tennessee (17-4, 4-4 SEC) could not overcome the dazzling 3-point shooting by the Wildcats, dropping to 4-2 in AP top-12 showdowns between…… MORE

#18/17 Lady Vols Fall To #2/2 South Carolina, 70-63
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 18/17 Tennessee held No. 2/2 South Carolina to one of its lowest point totals of the season, but the Gamecocks held off a fourth quarter Lady Vol charge to stay unbeaten in SEC play with a 70-63 victory in front of a season-high crowd of 12,033 Monday night at Food City Center.…… MORE

#6/7 Vols Drop Narrow 53-51 Decision at #1 Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team fell just shy of knocking off the No. 1 team in the nation Saturday night, falling at top-ranked Auburn, 53-51, at a sold-out Neville Arena. In the fifth AP top-six showdown in program history, No. 6/7 Tennessee (17-3, 4-3 SEC) led by four with under two…… MORE

Game Time, TV Network Change For Tennessee-Texas Matchup
The game time and television network for the Southeastern Conference women’s basketball game between Tennessee and Texas in Austin on Thursday night have been changed. The Lady Vols and Longhorns will now meet at 8 p.m. Eastern, 7 p.m. CT Thursday at the Moody Center in a contest televised by ESPN. The changes occurred after…… MORE

“Checker Game” Slated for Florida, “Orange Out” for Alabama
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee announced Wednesday plans for fan arena attire at two upcoming men’s basketball games. The Feb. 1 contest against Florida will be this year’s “Checker” Food City Center Game, while the March 1 outing versus Alabama is slated as an “Orange Out.” Fans coming to the arena to watch the…… MORE

#6/7 Vols Dominate #14 Mississippi State, 68-56
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 21, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team registered a commanding 68-56 win Tuesday night in a top-15 showdown with No. 14 Mississippi State in front of a sold-out crowd at Food City Center. No. 6/7 Tennessee (17-2, 4-2 SEC) led from start to finish in the…… MORE

Vandy Upends #15 Lady Vols On Last-Second Bucket
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – No. 15 Tennessee erased a 10-point fourth-quarter deficit and seized a five-point lead with just over two minutes remaining before falling to Vanderbilt Sunday afternoon at Memorial Gymnasium, 71-70, on a last-second shot. Mikayla Blakes’ tip-in with just under a second left gave the Commodores (15-4, 2-3 SEC) the win after the Lady…… MORE

#6 Vols’ Comeback Bid Falls Short at Vanderbilt, 76-75
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 18, 2025 NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team dropped a 76-75 decision to Vanderbilt in front of a sold-out Memorial Gymnasium crowd Saturday evening. Fifth-year guard Chaz Lanier, playing in his hometown, scored a team-high 17 points for sixth-ranked Tennessee (16-2, 3-2 SEC), which had multiple chances to…… MORE

Zeigler Leads #6 Vols to 74-56 Victory over #23 Georgia
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 15, 2025 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team turned a one-point halftime deficit into an 18-point victory, 74-56, Wednesday night against No. 23 Georgia. In the first-ever AP top-25 matchup between the two long-time conference foes, sixth-ranked Tennessee (16-1, 3-1 SEC) dominated the second half to remain…… MORE

John Henderson Selected To 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class
IRVING, Texas – Two-time first-team All-American John Henderson, one of the most dominant defensive lineman in Tennessee history, has been selected to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame Class, the National Football Foundation (NFF) & College Hall of Fame announced Wednesday afternoon. Henderson, a Nashville native, was one of 18 first-team All-America players and four…… MORE

UT’s Spear Chosen For WBCA’s “So You Want To Be A Coach” Class
The Women’s Basketball Coaches Association has announced its class for the 22nd “So You Want To Be A Coach” program, and Tennessee’s Jewel Spear is among those selected to participate. Each student-athlete will take part in the two-day workshop on April 3 and 4 during the WBCA Convention at the NCAA Women’s Final Four in Tampa. The…… MORE

Lady Vols To Host “We Back Pat” Game Thursday
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee will host its annual “We Back Pat” game on Thursday, as Mississippi State comes to Food City Center and joins the Lady Vols in commemorating the 13th anniversary of the initiative, which is a partnership between the Pat Summitt Foundation and the Southeastern Conference. UT (14-2, 2-2 SEC) and MSU (15-3, 2-2…… MORE

Vols Ranked Sixth in Both National Polls
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team checks in at sixth in the country in the major polls this week. After a program-best five-week run atop the rankings, Tennessee (15-1, 2-1 SEC) dropped five spots in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as released Monday afternoon.…… MORE
#1 Vols Claim 74-70 Road Win at Texas
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | January 11, 2025 AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team claimed a hard-fought 74-70 road victory Saturday night at Texas. Senior guard Zakai Zeigler paced top-ranked Tennessee (15-1, 2-1 SEC) with 16 points and a game-high eight assists in triumph during which neither side led by greater than seven in front…… MORE

Mike Keith Named Next “Voice of the Vols”
One of the top play-by-play radio announcers in sports, Hall of Fame radio voice and VFL Mike Keith, is returning to Rocky Top as the next “Voice of the Vols,” Tennessee Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Danny White announced on Thursday. Keith just completed his 27th season with the Tennessee Titans in 2024, including…… MORE

SEC Player of the Year Dylan Sampson Declares For 2025 NFL Draft
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –Dylan Sampson produced the most prolific rushing season in Tennessee history in leading the Volunteers to their first College Football Playoff berth. On Friday, the junior running back and 2024 SEC Offensive Player of the Year officially began the next chapter of his football career by declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. Sampson announced his…… MORE

Vols Earn Third Consecutive No. 1 Ranking
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the third week in a row, the University of Tennessee is the top-ranked men’s basketball team in the nation. Tennessee (11-0) yet again places first overall in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as released Monday afternoon. This is the eighth time, across three campaigns,…… MORE

#1 Vols Beat Middle Tennessee State, 82-64
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 23, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team increased its season-opening winning streak to a dozen for the third time in program history with an 82-64 win Monday night against Middle Tennessee State. Facing a halftime deficit for the first time in 2024-25, top-ranked Tennessee (12-0) controlled…… MORE

#7 Vols Fall to #6 Ohio State in College Football Playoff
Game Recap: Football | December 22, 2024 COLUMBUS, Ohio – The seventh-ranked Vols fell to No. 6 Ohio State, 42-17, at Ohio Stadium Saturday night in the first round of the 2024 College Football Playoff. Tennessee finished the season 10-3, earning its second 10-win campaign in the past three seasons under head coach Josh Heupel. The Vols’ 30…… MORE

FB PREVIEW: #7 Vols Head North for Playoff Battle Against #6 Buckeyes
Read Online | Watch (ABC/ESPN) | Listen (Vol Network) | Live Stats | UT Game Notes | Digital Game Program | CFP Bracket COLUMBUS, Ohio – After three weeks of rest and preparation, the time has finally arrived for No. 7 Tennessee’s College Football Playoff debut as it takes on No. 6 Ohio State tonight in primetime at Ohio Stadium. Tonight’s showdown in Columbus will mark the…… MORE

Cooper’s 15-Point Third Frame Helps No. 18/16 UT Repel Spiders, 92-67
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 20, 2024 | Eric Trainer WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Redshirt sophomore guard Talaysia Cooper scored 15 of her game-high 24 points in the third quarter, propelling No. 18/16 Tennessee past RV/NR Richmond, 92-67, on Friday afternoon at the West Palm Beach Classic. With a partisan orange-clad crowd cheering them on, the Lady Volunteers…… MORE

Josh Heupel Named George Munger Award Semifinalist
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – After guiding Tennessee to another 10-win season and its first College Football Playoff berth, head coach Josh Heupel has been named a semifinalist for the George Munger Award, the Maxwell Football Club announced on Wednesday. Established in 1989, the George Munger Award is awarded annually to the sport’s most outstanding coach. This accolade recognizes exceptional…… MORE

No. 18/16 Lady Vols Improve To 9-0 With 90-75 Win At Memphis
Game Recap: Women’s Basketball | December 18, 2024 | Eric Trainer MEMPHIS, Tenn. — No. 18/16 Tennessee placed six players in double figures in its first true road game of the season, earning a hard-fought, 90-75 victory over Memphis at FedExForum on Wednesday night. Fifth-year guard Jewel Spear was back in the lineup after a one-game absence due to injury,…… MORE

Coordinators, Players Preview CFP First-Round Tilt At Ohio State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — With game week prep well underway on Rocky Top, both Tennessee football coordinators and four impact players were available to media on Tuesday to preview the Vols’ trip to Columbus, Ohio, this weekend to take on the No. 8 seed and sixth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes. Tennessee’s College Football Playoff debut is set for…… MORE

#1 Vols Cruise to 84-36 Win over Western Carolina
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 17, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee men’s basketball team recorded a dominant defensive performance in an 84-36 victory Tuesday night against Western Carolina at Food City Center. Playing a home game as the No. 1 team in the nation for the first time since Feb. 13, 2019, top-ranked…… MORE

Mays, McCoy and Sampson Garner All-America Accolades
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Cooper Mays, Jermod McCoy and Dylan Sampson garnered All-America honors from multiple outlets this week as organizations continue rolling out their postseason honors. Mays received first-team honors from Sports Illustrated and USA Today, while McCoy was honored as a second-teamer by the Associated Press and SI. Sampson was honored by all three outlets and the Football Writers…… MORE

Game Week Has Arrived for #7 Vols as They Prep for CFP First-Round Battle at #6 Buckeyes
FootballDecember 16, 2024 KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following two open weeks to get healthy and prep for its highly-anticipated showdown at No. 6 Ohio State this Saturday night in Columbus, game week has finally arrived for No. 7 Tennessee as it eagerly awaits its trip to Ohio Stadium to face off against one of the nation’s premier…… MORE

Vols Retain Spot Atop National Polls
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – For the second consecutive week, the University of Tennessee is the top-ranked men’s basketball team in the country. Tennessee (10-0) is once again No. 1 in both the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and the USA TODAY Coaches Poll, as revealed Monday afternoon. This is the seventh time, across three different seasons, the…… MORE

Gainey’s Unwavering Demeanor Pays Dividends in Champaign
On a night in which both teams were riddled with foul trouble, scoring was at a premium and Tennessee—in its first-ever non-conference true road game as the top-ranked team in America—was facing its toughest road environment of the season thus far, senior guard Jordan Gainey stared adversity in the face and beat the buzzer to give the…… MORE

#7 Vols Excited to Play Meaningful Football in December
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The seventh-ranked Vols are in full preparation mode ahead of their College Football Playoff first-round matchup with No. 6 Ohio State, set for this Saturday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. ET in Columbus, Ohio. As the Vols gear up for their postseason appearance, veteran offensive linemen Cooper Mays and Andrej Karic spoke with the media about the…… MORE

Gainey’s Buzzer-Beater Gives #1 Vols a 66-64 Win at Illinois
Game Recap: Men’s Basketball | December 14, 2024 CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – In its first-ever non-conference true road game as the top-ranked team in America, the University of Tennessee battled through foul trouble to knock off Illinois, 66-64, Saturday night. Senior guard Jordan Gainey not only clinched the victory with a buzzer-beating layup, but also poured in a game-high 23…… MORE